2025-2026 High Performance Athlete Grant Call for Applications
Publication Date
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Sport North Federation are now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 High Performance Athlete Grant.
This grant supports high-performance athletes from the Northwest Territories (NWT) by helping offset costs associated with training and competing in their chosen sport. Funding amounts for each recipient are based on athletic achievement and recognition at the national or international level.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the High Performance Athlete Grant, applicants must:
Be a member in good standing of a recognized National or Territorial Sport Organization
Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
Be a resident of the Northwest Territories
Not be employed full-time (over 20 hours per week)
Not be receiving payment from any professional sport league or team
Reside outside the NWT during the competitive season of their sport
All applications and required documentation must be submitted by October 17, 2025. Submissions received after this date will not be considered. For more information, including application forms and program details, please visit the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs’ website, the Sport North Federation’s website, or contact:
Damon Crossman Manager, Sport and Recreation Programs Municipal and Community Affairs Damon_Crossman@gov.nt.ca 867-767-9166 ext. 21110
For media requests, please contact: Peter Tah Senior Communications and Planning Advisor Department of Municipal and Community Affairs Government of the Northwest Territories Peter_Tah@gov.nt.ca 867-767-9162 ext. 21012